Origami (also known as paper folding) is a Japanese art that consists in folding square sheets of paper, without cutting the paper, to obtain all types of geometric figures. Folding paper allows you to express movements while also stimulating your creativity, manual skills, concentration, patience and perseverance.

Santiago and Tanabe are the landmark cities of two of UNESCO’s World Heritage pilgrimage routes, the Way of St. James and the Kumano Kodo. Both cities have been working together for some time, but this year they are increasing their collaboration due to the Japan-Spain Dual Year, which celebrates 400 years of close relations between both cultures.

Kitsuke is the process of wearing the traditional Japanese kimono. It is a long process, due to the accessories involved and the different ways of wearing the Obi, and should be learned as a discipline. In this demonstration, the teacher Eiko Kishi will show two different ways of wearing the kimono: informal, for everyday activities, and formal, with all the accessories of a gala dress.

Santiago and Tanabe are the landmark cities of two of UNESCO’s World Heritage pilgrimage routes, the Way of St. James and the Kumano Kodo. Both cities have been working together for some... read more

Origami (also known as paper folding) is a Japanese art that consists in folding square sheets of paper, without cutting the paper, to obtain all types of geometric figures. Folding paper allows you to express movements while also stimulating your creativity, manual skills, concentration, patience and perseverance.

Santiago and Tanabe are the landmark cities of two of UNESCO’s World Heritage pilgrimage routes, the Way of St. James and the Kumano Kodo. Both cities have been working together for some time, but this year they are increasing their collaboration due to the Japan-Spain Dual Year, which celebrates 400 years of close relations between both cultures.read more

Kitsuke is the process of wearing the traditional Japanese kimono. It is a long process, due to the accessories involved and the different ways of wearing the Obi, and should be learned as a discipline. In this demonstration, the teacher Eiko Kishi will show two different ways of wearing the kimono: informal, for everyday activities, and formal, with all the accessories of a gala dress.

Santiago and Tanabe are the landmark cities of two of UNESCO’s World Heritage pilgrimage routes, the Way of St. James and the Kumano Kodo. Both cities have been working together for some time, but... read more

The word Ikebana literally means “making flowers live” and refers to Japanese floral art. Japan has a long tradition in this thousand-year-old art, with numerous schools featuring different styles, both classical and contemporary. On this occasion, the teacher Eriko Murata will present an introduction to the history and philosophy of the Sougetsu-ruy School’s Ikebana.

Santiago and Tanabe are the landmark cities of two of UNESCO’s World Heritage pilgrimage routes, the Way of St. James and the Kumano Kodo. Both cities have been working together for some time, but this year they are increasing their collaboration due to the Japan-Spain Dual Year, which celebrates 400 years of close relations between both cultures.

Venue: “Aula Gastronómica” (Gastronomy Room) in the “Mercado de Abastos” (Food Market)Participants limited to 10 (apart from those who want to watch)Free activity. Requires prior registration at semanajapon@singulae.es

The word Ikebana literally means “making flowers live” and refers to Japanese floral art. Japan has a long tradition in this thousand-year-old art, with numerous schools featuring different styles, both classical and contemporary. On this occasion, the teacher Eriko Murata will present an introduction to the history and philosophy of the Sougetsu-ruy School’s Ikebana.

Santiago and Tanabe are the landmark cities of two of UNESCO’s World Heritage pilgrimage routes, the Way of St. James and the Kumano Kodo. Both cities have been working together for... read more